National Education Policy: News
Shiv Sena (UBT) distances itself from Stalin's language stance
The Shiv Sena (UBT) has clarified its position on the Hindi imposition issue, distancing itself from Tamil Nadu's hardline stance.
CBSE Class-10 board exams to be held twice from 2026
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has approved norms to conduct Class 10 board exams twice a year from 2026.
Which state performed the best in school education, which worst
Chandigarh, Punjab, Delhi, Gujarat, and Odisha have emerged as the top performers in the 2023-24 Performing Grade Index for Districts (PGI-D), a report by the Ministry of Education has said.
'Mughal emperor Akbar married palace maid, not Jodha': Rajasthan governor
Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade has claimed that the widely accepted story of Mughal Emperor Akbar's marriage to Rajput princess Jodha Bai is a fabrication.
TN moves SC, alleges Centre blocking funds over NEP non-implementation
The Tamil Nadu government has filed a suit in the Supreme Court against the Union government for allegedly withholding over ₹2,291 crore under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme (SSS).
Madhavan slams NCERT for favoring Mughals over Cholas
Actor R Madhavan has also given his two cents on the debate around NCERT removing portions of the Mughals and Delhi Sultanate from Class 7 textbooks.
'Student funds, e-scooters…global city': What DMK government announced during budget
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu presented the state budget for 2025-26 in the assembly on Friday.
'How stupid': BJP responds after Stalin government replaces rupee symbol
Bharatiya Janata Party's Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai has slammed the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-led state government for changing the rupee symbol in the Tamil Nadu budget logo.
Ruckus in Parliament over 'Hindi imposition'; DMK, Centre exchange barbs
The second leg of the Parliament Budget Session was overshadowed by a government-opposition tussle over the alleged imposition of Hindi through the National Education Policy (NEP).
'Entitled bigots...': Stalin invokes 1967 protest to slam Hindi imposition
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has invoked the spirit of the 1967 Tamil language protests to voice his opposition to the imposition of Hindi.
'Have babies immediately': Stalin's advice to Tamil Nadu couples
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has asked newlywed couples in the state to "have babies immediately."
'All languages...including Punjabi': CBSE clarifies on Class 10 exam policy
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a clarification to its draft policy for conducting two board examinations for Class X.
Telangana government makes Telugu mandatory in all schools
The Telangana government has directed all schools in the state to make Telugu a mandatory subject. This includes CBSE, ICSE, and IB-affiliated institutions.
Stalin's 'beehive' warning to Centre after Pradhan's letter over NEP
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has escalated the ongoing row with the central government over the National Education Policy (NEP) and its controversial trilingual language policy.
6 non-BJP ruled states demand withdrawal of UGC draft regulations
Higher education ministers of six non-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled states have called for immediate withdrawal of the University Grants Commission (UGC) draft regulations.
Is NEP 2020 making education pricier? Here's the breakdown
The National Education Policy (NEP) is set to transform India's educational landscape. Launched in 2020, it emphasizes holistic, flexible, multidisciplinary, and equitable education.
Explained: Centre scraps no-detention policy—Classes 5, 8 may face failure
The Indian government has done away with the "no-detention policy" for students of Classes 5 and 8 in central government-run schools.
ICSE and ISC students to study AI, robotics from 2025
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), which conducts ICSE and ISC board exams, will introduce major changes in the 2025-26 academic year.
Central government considering second CBSE board exam for Class 12
The central government is reportedly considering the introduction of a second board examination for Class 12 students studying under the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) from 2026, according to The Indian Express.
How brain drain costed India a whopping $6 billion
India's current account balance has been hit by a $6 billion deficit, largely due to the increasing trend of Indian students seeking education at foreign universities.
NCERT chief defends textbook revisions, rejects accusations of saffronization
Dinesh Prasad Saklani, the director of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), has responded to allegations of saffronization in its textbooks.
Should call Modi '28 paisa PM': Udhayanidhi Stalin
Tamil Nadu minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader Udhayanidhi Stalin called out Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration on Saturday for alleged bias in fund allocation.
Twice-a-year CBSE board exams to be rolled out from 2025-26
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said students of Classes 10 and 12 can sit for board examinations twice a year, starting from the 2025-26 academic year.
APAAR ID: What it is and how to use
The Indian government has unveiled a plan to unify all school students' education records under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
NCERT forms 35-member panel for social science syllabus development
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has constituted a 35-member committee to create syllabi and instructional materials for social science subjects for Classes 6 to 12.
New NCERT books to have 'Bharat' instead of 'India'
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) panel has reportedly recommended replacing the term "India" with "Bharat" in upcoming textbooks.
CBSE signs 15 MoUs for teachers' training, students' skill development
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has inked 15 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) in order to train teachers and enhance skill education and assessment among students, according to an official announcement.
NCERT scraps evolution, periodic table for high school; experts baffled
In 2018, then-junior education minister Satyapal Singh asserted that Charles Darwin's theory of evolution is "scientifically wrong" since none of "our ancestors...saw an ape turning into a man" and called for its removal from the curriculum.
UGC new rule mandates 4-year course for 'Honors' degree
As per new draft norms framed by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Students will now be allowed to acquire an undergraduate "Honors" degree only after completing four years instead of three.
University Grants Commission announces guidelines for 'deemed to be universities'
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced the modified regulations for all deemed to be universities to align with the broader policies of higher education as contained in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
DU notifies syllabus for 4-year undergraduate course after college-course allocation
Delhi University, a week after it released the first round of seat allocation for undergraduate courses, has notified the syllabus for the first semester of the four-year Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF).
UGC clears 'much-awaited' professor of practice post; PhD not mandatory
The University Grants Commission (UGC) approved Professor of Practice, the industrial experience-based faculty post in higher education institutions for which formal academic qualifications such as a Ph.D. are not required, said the official guidelines announced on Friday.
CBSE board exams 2023 to see big shift: Details here
The examination system in the country is anticipated to be overhauled next year as part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Math, physics no longer mandatory for engineering aspirants, says AICTE
Studying mathematics and physics in Class-12 would no longer be mandatory for students wishing to join engineering courses, according to new guidelines in All India Council for Technical Education's (AICTE) Approval Process Handbook for 2021-22.
With eye on education, Sitharaman announces Central University, Sainik schools
In her annual Budget speech, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a slew of education-related measures, like setting up a Central University in Leh and the establishment of 100 new Sainik schools.
Will never allow three-language formula: Tamil Nadu CM on NEP
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Monday rejected the three-language policy as mentioned in the new National Education Policy (NEP).
Much to welcome, but challenges remain: Shashi Tharoor on NEP
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday praised the new National Education Policy (NEP) but emphasized on certain issues with the policy.
India gets new education policy: Here are the highlights
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the new National Education Policy (NEP). The Ministry of Human Resource Development has also been renamed the Ministry of Education.
Explained: What is the controversy around Hindi 'imposition'?
Who would have thought that languages, of which there is no dearth in India, would become BJP 2.0's first controversy?
Javadekar: Hindi not compulsory under New Education Policy (NEP)
Hours after reports stated that the New Education Policy (NEP) draft contained a provision for making Hindi compulsory in all schools till Class 8, HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar dismissed such claims, calling these reports 'mischievous'.
HRD Ministry approves third-extension for panel drafting new education policy
The K Kasturirangan Committee tasked with drafting a new education policy has got a third extension from HRD Ministry to give final shape to the draft.
Former ISRO chief Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan to head education policy panel
The HRD Ministry has formed a nine-member panel to work on a New Education Policy to transform school and higher education.